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Warming Up with Plenty of Sunshine! – Home – WCBI TV
SUMMARY: The weather in Columbus, Mississippi is expected to clear up with mild temperatures on Monday evening and warmer temperatures with sunshine on Tuesday. Throughout the rest of the week, temperatures will continue to warm up with the possibility of storms developing by Friday. Wednesday will see heavy cloud coverage and isolated showers, while Thursday will be mostly cloudy with heavier showers in the evening. An unsettled weather pattern begins on Friday with heavier thunderstorms expected through the weekend. The week will start off chilly but warm up quickly, feeling more like spring with plenty of sunshine.
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Columbus voters overwhelmingly approve school bond – Home – WCBI TV
SUMMARY: Columbus voters approved a $36 million school bond issue with nearly 85% of voters in favor, surpassing the required 60% majority. The funds will be used for modernization, renovations, and additions in the Columbus Municipal School District. Superintendent Dr. Stanley Ellis expressed gratitude to voters and volunteers for their support. The final tally was 1,221 in favor and 203 against. This decision will have a long-term impact on the city's schools.
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Local Habitat for Humanity expands to helping repair homes
SUMMARY: The Columbus-Lowndes Habitat for Humanity in Lowndes County, Mississippi has expanded its mission to include home repairs, rehabilitating over 20 homes in the past five years. Volunteer numbers have decreased during the pandemic, impacting the organization's ability to recruit volunteers for building and the Re-Store. Despite this, Habitat continues to focus on building new homes for families, having built between 60 and 65 homes in its 35-year history. The organization is working to adapt to the challenges brought on by the pandemic while continuing to support families in need of affordable housing.
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GTR Homeless Coalition completes first of 10 tiny homes
SUMMARY: The Golden Triangle Homeless Coalition in Columbus, Mississippi is working on bringing a tiny home village to help homeless individuals who are motivated to move forward. The village will provide housing and support services such as insurance, social services, and assistance in finding employment. The village will also cater to people with disabilities and small families. The goal is to create a progressively independent community by offering resources and support to help individuals get back on their feet. The village is expected to be completed within a year and community involvement is crucial in building and supporting the project.
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